Big things coming to Kentucky Lake! 🎣 Later this month, the nation’s top junior and high school anglers will head to Henry County, Tennessee, and the beautiful waters of Kentucky Lake for the 2026 Bassmaster Junior and High School National Championship.
Competition takes place July 24–25 and July 30–August 1 as teams from across the country battle for the opportunity to be crowned 2026 national champions. 🏆
Good luck to all the anglers competing! We can’t wait to welcome you to Tennessee and showcase everything Henry County and this Bill Dance Signature Lake have to offer, both on and off the water.
🎥 : J.D. Blackburn
🗓️ : July 24-25 - Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Junior Championship
🗓️ : July 30 - August 1 - Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship
📍: Kentucky Lake (Paris Landing State Park, Paris-Henry County Chamber)
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Come fish Tennessee’s Bill Dance Signature Lakes.
This collection of 14 lakes spans all three regions of the state and is endorsed by Bill Dance Outdoors in partnership with TWRA, TDEC, and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
Good food tastes even better with a lake view. ☀️ 🍔 After a day on the water at Tims Ford Lake, stop by Drafts & Watercrafts at Twin Creeks Marina & Resort. From burgers and fresh favorites to cold drinks and waterfront views, it’s the perfect place to unwind after exploring this Bill Dance Signature Lake.
Save this spot for your next summer trip to Tims Ford.
🎥 : J.D. Blackburn
📍: Tims Ford Lake (Tims Ford Lake, Visit Wi******er TN, Twin Creeks Marina & Resort)
Looking for your next West Tennessee fishing spot? 🎣 Add this Bill Dance Signature Lake to your list.
Nestled in Fayette County, Herb Parsons Lake is a 177-acre lake known for excellent Catfish and Crappie fishing. Spend the day on the water, enjoy a family picnic, rent a boat, and take advantage of on-site concessions, with fishing licenses and lake permits available for purchase.
Learn more and plan your summer trip via the link here: https://bit.ly/4vtPkwp
Video : J.D. Blackburn
Optimized Fish: Bluegill, Catfish, Bass
Nearby Counties: Fayette
07/03/2026
Happy Fourth of July weekend from the Bill Dance Signature Lakes! 🇺🇸 Wishing you a safe and memorable holiday filled with time on the water, great fishing, and moments shared with family and friends. However you choose to celebrate, we hope it's spent making memories on Tennessee's beautiful lakes.
Photos : J.D. Blackburn
Photo 1: Lake Halford, Photo 2: Kentucky Lake, Photo 3: Old Hickory, Photo 4: Browns Creek, Photo 5: Chickamauga Lake, Photo 6: Dale Hollow Lake, Photo 7: Fall Creek Falls Lake
07/01/2026
On behalf of Bill Dance Signature Lakes, thank you to everyone who joined Carl Jocumsen and Fear My Heart this past Saturday on Chickamauga Lake to turn purpose into action. 💙
Over the weekend, volunteers came together at our Bill Dance Signature Lake in East Tennessee and across more than 130 lakes in 5 countries to remove over 20,000 pounds of trash from waterways around the world.
We're honored to partner with Carl and Fear My Heart to help protect our state's lakes and preserve these special places for generations to come.
Photos: Warrior Media
What a weekend on Reelfoot Lake with the legend himself. 🎣 “Y’all are fishing a great lake. I’ve had this opportunity to fish here since I was a little boy, when my daddy brought me here at six years old. I’ve made repeated trips here through the years.” - Bill Dance Official
The inaugural Reelfoot Lake Ultimate Crappie Challenge, hosted by cityofsamburgofficial, is officially in the books.
A huge thank you to the 81 teams from 11 states who came to compete, and to the many local businesses, outdoor recreation partners, volunteers, and Tennessee tourism organizations who helped make this inaugural event such a success!
🎥 : L E E R O S E K O Z A
📍: Reelfoot Lake (Discover Reelfoot | Obion County, TN, cityofsamburgofficial)
06/25/2026
Crappie anglers, this one’s for you. 🎣 The inaugural Reelfoot Lake Ultimate Crappie Challenge is happening this weekend on one of Tennessee’s premier Bill Dance Signature Lakes. Compete for a guaranteed $10,000 first-place prize, with just a $250 entry fee per boat.
Known as one of the state’s best crappie fisheries, 18,000-acre Reelfoot Lake was formed by the powerful New Madrid earthquakes of 1811–1812, creating one of Tennessee’s most unique fishing destinations.
Mandatory registration is Friday at 5 pm at The Gilded Lily Venue Barn, with weigh-ins taking place at Kirby’s Pocket throughout the weekend.
Learn more via the link here: https://bit.ly/4xNAaTR
Photos : J.D. Blackburn
Looking for your next day on the water? Offering 555 miles of shoreline and surrounded by scenic East Tennessee landscapes, Douglas Lake is known for outstanding fishing. Anglers can target Bass, Crappie, Walleye, and more thanks to ongoing fish stocking and habitat improvement efforts that help keep this Bill Dance Signature Lake thriving year after year.
Learn more and plan your summer trip via the link here: https://bit.ly/4vtPkwp
Video : J.D. Blackburn
Optimized Fish: Crappie, Walleye, Bass
Nearby Counties: Jefferson, Cocke, Sevier, Hamblen
Big bass, big moments, and a tournament weekend to remember on Kentucky Lake. 🎣 🏆
Earlier this month, Kentucky Lake hosted the fifth stop of the Bill Dance Giant Bass Open, bringing anglers from across the region in pursuit of trophy fish and big payouts on one of Tennessee’s premier fishing destinations. From early morning launches to weigh-in excitement, this event showcased everything that makes this Bill Dance Signature Lake a must-visit for anglers.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Get out on the water and start planning for the next tournament this October at Norris Lake. Learn more via the link here: https://bit.ly/4vtPkwp
Video : Larkin Media
A Tennessee summer favorite for good reason: Tims Ford Lake. 🎣 This Bill Dance Signature Lake offers 10,700 acres of water, 250 miles of shoreline, and excellent fishing for Bass, Walleye, and Crappie.
Learn more via the link here: https://bit.ly/4vtPkwp
Video : J.D. Blackburn
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